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If all the factors are the same (Workload, used materials, building process, maintainance, etc), is there still a difference? For example, perhaps the 3 cylinders need to work faster to give the same output, I would expect it to ware out faster.
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AlikElzin-kilakaJun 1 '11 at 11:38

It's not a question about big or small engines. I wanted to buy a small (engine) car for private genral use. I had 2 general options: 3 or 4 cylinder engine. I wanted to know which one is more durable.
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AlikElzin-kilakaJan 23 '13 at 8:59